Rapid structural transformation and urbanization are transforming agriculture
and food production in rural areas across the world. This textbook provides a
comprehensive review and assessment of the multi-faceted nature of agriculture
and rural development, particularly in the developing world, where the greatest
challenges occur.
It is designed around five thematic parts: Agricultural Intensification and
Technical Change; Political Economy of Agricultural Policies; Community and
Rural Institutions; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health; and Future Relevance of
International Institutions. Each chapter presents a detailed but accessible
review of the literature on the specific topic and discusses the frontiers in
research and institutional changes needed as societies adapt to the
transformation processes. All authors